Test : Basic Test
Web Site Pre-Test
1. List 4 of the 10 tips for healthy eating.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2. “S T O P” means:
a.
b.
c.
d.
signal, think, operate, plead
stop, terrain, open, place
stop, think, operate, plan
stop, think, observe, plan
3. As a citizen:
a.
b.
c.
d.
you have a responsibility to help others in the community.
you are guaranteed a job in the U.S.
you can bend the laws when you have to.
you do not have to respect the rights of other citizens.
4. List the 5 components of Physical Fitness.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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5. Blue on a map represents:
a.
b.
c.
d.
the sky
manmade buildings
water
contour lines
6. A small hot fire:
a.
b.
c.
d.
is more efficient and useful than a large bonfire.
is not as efficient and useful as a large fire.
will go out and not work.
will not cook your food thoroughly.
7. The National Colors:
a.
b.
c.
d.
sometimes dip in a color guard
only dip for the other color guards
never dip in a color guard
always dip in a color guard
8. Put the Young Marine General Orders in proper sequence by placing the correct number next to each.
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I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge of firewatch.
While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relieved by my replacement or authorized adult.
I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability.
I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge.
9. Young Marine female hair may touch the collar:
a.
b.
c.
d.
and can fall below the collar’s lower edge.
if it is braided.
only in PT uniform.
but will not fall below the collar's lower edge.
10. Wear shoes or boots:
a.
b.
c.
d.
with deep treads that grip and rip the ground up as you walk.
with shallow treads so you do not rip up the ground.
With no tread so you do not rip the ground up.
With enough tread to rip up the ground in front of you.
11. The Young Marines was founded:
a.
b.
c.
d.
by Chesty Puller.
in 1959 in Waterbury, CT.
in 1965 in Waterbury, CT.
in 1775 in Waterbury, CT.
12. The insignia of Young Marine Sergeant Major is identified by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
three stripes up with crossed rifles.
three stripes up, three stripes down with a star.
three stripes up, four rockers down with a bursting bomb.
three stripes up, four rockers down with a star.
13. Eating regularly in the field:
a.
b.
c.
d.
is not good because you will have to use the head.
is a very important factor in maintaining your strength and energy.
Will drain your strength and energy.
Is not very important as it uses too much strength and energy.
14. Which of the following is considered a Standard Operating Procedure while in the field?
a.
b.
c.
d.
You will know the action to take in case of a fire, or other emergency.
You will inform your leader before leaving the campsite.
You will not venture further than the head by yourself.
All of the above.
15. Ribbons are worn:
a.
b.
c.
d.
so that the lowest row of ribbons is ½-inch above the left breast pocket patch and centered.
so that the lowest row of ribbons is 1/8-inch above the right breast pocket patch and centered.
everytime you put your uniform on so that everyone can see what you earned.
so that the lowest row of ribbons is 1/8-inch above the left breast pocket patch and centered.
16. The “E” in T E A M means:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Exceptional
Enjoy
Everyone
Ensign
17. Always refill your lantern:
a.
b.
c.
d.
when you get home.
While the flame is still lit so it will not go out.
when lantern is cool to your touch.
In your tent.
18. If you are in uniform, outdoors, and you hear the National Anthem:
a. you will stand at attention and face the music. If there is a flag you will face the flag. Stand there until
the music stops.
b. you will stand at attention and face the music, even if there is a flag.
c. you will stand at attention, face the music and salute. If there is a flag, you will face the flag and salute.
Remain that way until the music stops.
d. you do not do anything unless there is a flag there to salute.
19. One way that you can help your presentation is to:
a. write everything you say on a white board as you say it.
b. Write the main points of your speech out on a small card so that you can refer to it in case you forget the
information, or what you were going to say next.
c. Not volunteer to give speeches.
d. All of the above.
20. The first Stars and Stripes was created by the Continental Congress on:
a.
b.
c.
d.
14 June 1777
14 July 1777
4 July 1776
14 January 1776
21. To protect yourself and your shelter:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Avoid overhanging tree branches and other overhead hazards.
Avoid open hilltop—you’ll be exposed to wind and lightning.
Avoid depressions where water might pool after rainfall.
All of the above.
22. The Good Conduct Award can be earned:
a.
b.
c.
d.
every year.
once.
every two years.
every three years.
23. In general, your clothing should be:
a.
b.
c.
d.
dark in color so you can hide from dangerous animals.
worn tight on your body so it won’t rip.
comfortable and loose fitting.
uncomfortable and tight fitting.
24. When protecting yourself against biting and stinging insects, you should:
a.
b.
c.
d.
avoid light clothing
avoid dark clothing
wear 3 layers of clothing
wear wool clothing only
25. A bulkhead is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
a wall.
your cover.
the floor.
the ceiling.
The Following Performance Objectives are performance based only.
You must conduct a performance based evaluation for these objectives.
1. PO 1 - Close Order Drill
2. PO 5 - Drug Resistance
If you score 8 or more wrong go back and study you Basic Guidebook!
If you score 4 or more wrong go back and study those areas of the Basic Guidebook you are weak on!
If you score 0 to 3 wrong request to take the National exam. REMEMBER THE NATIONAL EXAM MAY
NOT HAVE ANY OF THE 25 QUESTIONS YOU JUST ANSWERED!